Panthers get 3 injured linemen back
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:27:17 PST)
The Carolina Panthers should have starting defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis back for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against Arizona. Kemoeatu, Lewis and right offensive tackle Jeff Otah practiced Wednesday after being sidelined by injuries late in the regular season. "We had a little hiatus, but we got them back.

Saints confirm RB Bush had knee surgery
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:45:57 PST)
The New Orleans Saints have confirmed that running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation. However, Bush is expected to be ready for minicamp in June. The surgery in December entailed drilling small holes in the bone around the knee joint in order to generate soft tissue that mimics the padding effect of cartilage.

Chargers WR Jackson arrested for DUI
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:44:07 PST)
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of drunken driving. Jackson failed sobriety tests shortly after 2 a.m. on state Route 52 in San Diego, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ray Scheidnes. He said he didn't know Jackson's blood alcohol level. An officer stopped Jackson after spotting the player braking abruptly, speeding and weaving in a 2008 GMC...

Bengals QB Palmer won't need surgery
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:52:06 PST)
Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer won't need surgery on his right elbow and should be ready for the team's regular offseason workouts. Team spokesman Jack Brennan said Tuesday night the latest MRI on Palmer's elbow indicates the quarterback won't need an operation to repair a ligament and tendon partially torn from the bone.